Mix Operator - Des Moines, IA

3368290No5998548710.00.015-May-2026Mix Operator - Des Moines, IAOperations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities Mix Operator - Des Moines, IA

$1500.00 Sign-On Bonus !

Starting Pay: $20.00

Shift(s) Available: 2nd shift

Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and on occasion different shifts.

ADM is a part of the production of 30% of the food supply globally, on average you touch at least 7 items per day made with ADM ingredients. Everyone who works here is a big part of feeding the world.

Learn more about ADM, click the links below;

https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/

Why Join?

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits Start First Day
• Work Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees,' Spouse and Children
• Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Perks at work (discount program with several companies)

The Operator role is responsible for bagging all finished product and/or completing the cut-in operations; ensuring the correct ingredients are added to the correct mixing system at the correct time, per SOP's for the Des Moines, IA premix facility.

Job Description

Cut-In Operator Duties:

• Responsible for the addition of all hand add ingredients to the correct mixer at the proper time
• Retrieve ingredients from the staging areas and place by the correct mixer; verify the correct number of ingredients are staged and initialed off on the BMI
• Verify the lot number listed on the bagged ingredient is placed on the batch ticket
• Verify that the components and amounts are correct when batch is completed
• Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and document all listed housekeeping duties on Sanitation records have been completed
• Follow all cut-in procedures as outlined in SOP
• Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by management

Bagging Duties:

• Bag finished product in proper packaging as stated on the BMI
• Ensure finished product amount is accurate when compared to the BMI
• Ensure the proper material is bagged within the correct labeled container and is within weight tolerances
• Verify the lot number, pallet cards, product code, and tag code listed on the ingredient is placed on the batch ticket and the label affixed to the labeled container is present, accurate and legible.
• Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and document all listed housekeeping duties on Sanitation records have been completed
• Follow all procedures as outlined in SOP
• Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by management
• After ADM Forklift training employee will be required to operate and use lift properly

On-the-Job Training Requirements:

• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
• Participate in company planned operations training
• Equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or similar military environment (preferred)
• Detailed oriented and self-motivated
• Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing and verbal communication)
• Strong safety aptitude
• Motivated with a passion to learn

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently

• Ability to operate equipment or machinery that may be located at different heights; scaffolding or elevated heights or in confined spaces

• Requires ability to wear appropriate fall protection equipment

• Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators

• Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.

• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead

• Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday

Working Conditions

• Ambient conditions - Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Working in in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside on a regular basis.
• Atmosphere: May come in contact with Dust (Peanut - known allergen), corn, cotton, canola seed, and odor
• Must be able to work around noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift
• Company provided protective clothing required: Uniforms, hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and safety harness may be required based on task performed; employees are required to wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

REF:109158BR109158BRDes Moines IA - Iowa #LI-DNI About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay for this position is expected to be:

$20.00/hr